Credited from: CBSNEWS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards nominations have been officially canceled for an in-person announcement originally set for Wednesday morning, a decision driven by the ongoing devastating wildfires and strong winds affecting the Los Angeles area. Instead of a live event, the nominations, which honor the best performances in film and television, will now be communicated via press release (CBS News).
As the wildfires rage on, threatening homes in the Pacific Palisades area and Altadena near Pasadena, critical entertainment events, including the premiere of the Robbie Williams biopic “Better Man”, have also been canceled. Kristen Bell is scheduled to host the 31st annual SAG Awards ceremony, which will be streamed live on Netflix on February 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles (AP News).
The SAG Awards are recognized as a reliable indicator for the Oscars, particularly in acting and best picture categories. This year's cancellation highlights the impact wildfires have had on the industry, affecting numerous premieres scheduled for this week (CBS News).